Annual Report 2013

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Financial Highlights

REVENUE Program and Other Revenue Regional Centers - Tuition and Fees Unified School Districts - Tuition and Fees Contract Sales ICF Medi-Cal Fees DMH Contract Investment and Other Miscellaneous Income HUD and Other Program Rents Sale of Merchandise Total Program and Other Revenue

Community Support Contributions Fundraising Events (net of direct benefit costs) Total Community Support Total Revenue

EXPENSE Programs KEC School Early Start Residential Services Supported Employment Work Activity Centers (PAR) Art Centers Developmental Activities Mental Health Diagnostic and Therapy HUD Properties Total Program Expense

Administrative Administration Development and Fundraising Total Administrative Expense Total Expense

SURPLUS ( D E F I C IT )

Revenue

Regional Centers School Districts Fundraising Contract Sales ICF Medi-Cal DMH Investment and Other Miscellaneous ● HUD and Other Program Rents ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

$10,190,310 5,312,133 1,666,424 1,553,604 1,062,579 1,024,307 746,332 51,020

21,606,709 1,536,822 118,007

1,654,829

23,261,538

6,408,889 3,726,721 1,953,893 1,814,530 1,734,032 1,429,082 1,411,597 1,068,351 948,379 644,325

8%

7%

7%

5%

4% 3%

26%

40%

ECF Service Locations in Los Angeles County ADMINISTRATION

Main Headquarters 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300

CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES Kayne Eras Center 5350 Machado Road Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 737-9393

Early Start Adams 2225 West Adams Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90018 (323) 735-1424

Early Start Arleta 14061 Terra Bella Street Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 830-6411

Expense

ADULT SERVICES

Work Activity Programs (PAR) PAR West 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300 PAR East 8707 Sorensen Avenue Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 945-1064

Developmental Activity Centers DAC/ADP Culver City 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300 S. Mark Taper Center for Exceptional Citizens 1430 Venice Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90006 (213) 748-3556

Art Centers West LA Art Center 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300

Downtown Art Center & Art Gallery 828 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 627-7590 San Pedro Art Center 1125 S. Gaffey Street San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 519-8527

South Los Angeles Art Center 2616 S. Hobart Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90018 (323) 766-7503

Board of Directors Residential Services Westington Complex 1914 West Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 934-5265 Barman Home 10918 Barman Avenue Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 559-0922

Keystone Home 4215 Keystone Avenue Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 838-1109

Fairbanks Home 11124 Fairbanks Avenue Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 915-6606

Santa Fe Springs 8218 Santa Fe Springs Road Whittier, CA 90606 (562) 698-4914 Valverde Home 7600 Vanalden Avenue Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 342-3826

● Programs ● Administration ● Development and Fundraising 89%

2,064,999 518,194

2,583,193

$(461,454)

2%

9%

554 Exceptional Donors Art Centers 125 120

Pieces of client art work sold Clients who have had artwork featured in an exhibition

Supported Employment Program 20,925 96 36

Hours of job coaching for adults with developmental disabilities working in community jobs Clients working in the community Employers participating in SEP program

Residential Services 10,414

ECF thanks each of our donors for enabling us to provide the highest quality programs and services to our clients with special needs. To view a complete list of everyone who supported us in 2012-13, please visit www.ECF.net/donors.

www.ECF.net

Shelley I. Smith, Esq. First Vice Chair & Treasurer Fred Alavi Second Vice Chair

Alan R. Polsky, Esq. Secretary

Directors Leslie B. Abell, Esq. Gerald Chernin Scott Cooper Mark A. Flagel, Esq. John Holcomb, Jr., Esq. Steve Jordan Suzanne Kayne Ricardina Leon Philip G. Miller, Esq. Steven J. Rose Gene Siciliano Jocelyn B. Tetel James H. Walker Paul K. Zimmerman

Board of Governors Danielle Ammaccapane Barbara Cull* Larry Hagman** Rafer Johnson Monte Markham Jerry Moss SHARE, Inc. Robert D. Shushan, Ed.D.*** Carl Terzian Honorable Dickran Tevrizian

21,139,799

23,722,992

Officers Ralph Walter, D. Phil.

Chair

President & CEO Scott D. Bowling, Psy.D.

ECF Mission

The mission of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation is to provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with developmental, learning and emotional disabilities - empowering them to reach their greatest potential.

ECF Vision

Exceptional Children’s Foundation envisions a society in which all people with developmental, learning and emotional disabilities are valued and integrated in work, educational, social and residential settings.

8740 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232 310.204.3300 • Info@ECF.net • www.ECF.net

*** President Emeritus

What does a positive transformation look like?

At ECF, it looks like a smile on a mother’s face while watching her daughter with Down syndrome confidently interact with pre-school friends following graduation from our Early Start program. It’s two high school seniors sharing a hug at the ECF Kayne Eras graduation ceremony after overcoming their learning and behavioral challenges to find their path to college. It’s an adult with special needs earning his first paycheck at a community job because of the help of a job coach, and an artist selling her artwork for the first time. It’s the independence gained by having your own apartment with the security of having an onsite support team, and it‘s activity and work programs that facilitate learning, growth, and a paycheck.

In 1946, ECF was founded on a powerful idea – empower those with special needs to reach their greatest potential. Over the last 67 years, we’ve remained true to the goal and we have built a world-class organization capable of delivering upon the important vision of our founders. Today, serving more people than ever before, we are transforming lives and giving all of our 3,200 clients and their families a new sense of accomplishment, self-reliance and purpose.

This annual report highlights a few of these transformational journeys and it serves as a reminder of what can happen when a talented staff, a dedicated board of directors, and exceptional group of donors come together around a common goal – making life better and more fulfilling for those with special needs, while strengthening community.

On behalf of our board and the entire staff, we thank you for your support and for being part of this transformative process. Because of you, no matter what their age, ability level or need, ECF is putting all of our clients on a positive path toward the future.

Sincerely,

Scott D. Bowling, Psy.D. President and CEO

@ECFnews

Ralph Walter, D. Phil.

Chair of the Board of Directors

2012-2013 Program Outcomes Clients Served 3,245

Clients and family members

Early Start 24,715 10,778 4,307 90%

Home visits for families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays Hours of speech and language therapy Hours of Parent and Me Enrichment Groups Of parents increased their knowledge and skills to better support their children’s developmental growth

Kayne Eras Center

Hours of independent living training for adults with developmental disabilities living in their own apartments

www.facebook.com/connectwithECF

* Founder of Kayne Eras Center

** Deceased

Dear Friends,

7,080 2,590 15,489 2,705 100% 25

Hours of school-based counseling Hours of speech and occupational therapy Hours of behavioral training Hours of individual and family therapy Of the graduating class passed the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Graduates; 20 are attending a two or four year college

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Financial Highlights

REVENUE Program and Other Revenue Regional Centers - Tuition and Fees Unified School Districts - Tuition and Fees Contract Sales ICF Medi-Cal Fees DMH Contract Investment and Other Miscellaneous Income HUD and Other Program Rents Sale of Merchandise Total Program and Other Revenue

Community Support Contributions Fundraising Events (net of direct benefit costs) Total Community Support Total Revenue

EXPENSE Programs KEC School Early Start Residential Services Supported Employment Work Activity Centers (PAR) Art Centers Developmental Activities Mental Health Diagnostic and Therapy HUD Properties Total Program Expense

Administrative Administration Development and Fundraising Total Administrative Expense Total Expense

SURPLUS ( D E F I C IT )

Revenue

Regional Centers School Districts Fundraising Contract Sales ICF Medi-Cal DMH Investment and Other Miscellaneous ● HUD and Other Program Rents ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

$10,190,310 5,312,133 1,666,424 1,553,604 1,062,579 1,024,307 746,332 51,020

21,606,709 1,536,822 118,007

1,654,829

23,261,538

6,408,889 3,726,721 1,953,893 1,814,530 1,734,032 1,429,082 1,411,597 1,068,351 948,379 644,325

8%

7%

7%

5%

4% 3%

26%

40%

ECF Service Locations in Los Angeles County ADMINISTRATION

Main Headquarters 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300

CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES Kayne Eras Center 5350 Machado Road Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 737-9393

Early Start Adams 2225 West Adams Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90018 (323) 735-1424

Early Start Arleta 14061 Terra Bella Street Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 830-6411

Expense

ADULT SERVICES

Work Activity Programs (PAR) PAR West 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300 PAR East 8707 Sorensen Avenue Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 945-1064

Developmental Activity Centers DAC/ADP Culver City 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300 S. Mark Taper Center for Exceptional Citizens 1430 Venice Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90006 (213) 748-3556

Art Centers West LA Art Center 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300

Downtown Art Center & Art Gallery 828 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 627-7590 San Pedro Art Center 1125 S. Gaffey Street San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 519-8527

South Los Angeles Art Center 2616 S. Hobart Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90018 (323) 766-7503

Board of Directors Residential Services Westington Complex 1914 West Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 934-5265 Barman Home 10918 Barman Avenue Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 559-0922

Keystone Home 4215 Keystone Avenue Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 838-1109

Fairbanks Home 11124 Fairbanks Avenue Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 915-6606

Santa Fe Springs 8218 Santa Fe Springs Road Whittier, CA 90606 (562) 698-4914 Valverde Home 7600 Vanalden Avenue Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 342-3826

● Programs ● Administration ● Development and Fundraising 89%

2,064,999 518,194

2,583,193

$(461,454)

2%

9%

554 Exceptional Donors Art Centers 125 120

Pieces of client art work sold Clients who have had artwork featured in an exhibition

Supported Employment Program 20,925 96 36

Hours of job coaching for adults with developmental disabilities working in community jobs Clients working in the community Employers participating in SEP program

Residential Services 10,414

ECF thanks each of our donors for enabling us to provide the highest quality programs and services to our clients with special needs. To view a complete list of everyone who supported us in 2012-13, please visit www.ECF.net/donors.

www.ECF.net

Shelley I. Smith, Esq. First Vice Chair & Treasurer Fred Alavi Second Vice Chair

Alan R. Polsky, Esq. Secretary

Directors Leslie B. Abell, Esq. Gerald Chernin Scott Cooper Mark A. Flagel, Esq. John Holcomb, Jr., Esq. Steve Jordan Suzanne Kayne Ricardina Leon Philip G. Miller, Esq. Steven J. Rose Gene Siciliano Jocelyn B. Tetel James H. Walker Paul K. Zimmerman

Board of Governors Danielle Ammaccapane Barbara Cull* Larry Hagman** Rafer Johnson Monte Markham Jerry Moss SHARE, Inc. Robert D. Shushan, Ed.D.*** Carl Terzian Honorable Dickran Tevrizian

21,139,799

23,722,992

Officers Ralph Walter, D. Phil.

Chair

President & CEO Scott D. Bowling, Psy.D.

ECF Mission

The mission of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation is to provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with developmental, learning and emotional disabilities - empowering them to reach their greatest potential.

ECF Vision

Exceptional Children’s Foundation envisions a society in which all people with developmental, learning and emotional disabilities are valued and integrated in work, educational, social and residential settings.

8740 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232 310.204.3300 • Info@ECF.net • www.ECF.net

*** President Emeritus

What does a positive transformation look like?

At ECF, it looks like a smile on a mother’s face while watching her daughter with Down syndrome confidently interact with pre-school friends following graduation from our Early Start program. It’s two high school seniors sharing a hug at the ECF Kayne Eras graduation ceremony after overcoming their learning and behavioral challenges to find their path to college. It’s an adult with special needs earning his first paycheck at a community job because of the help of a job coach, and an artist selling her artwork for the first time. It’s the independence gained by having your own apartment with the security of having an onsite support team, and it‘s activity and work programs that facilitate learning, growth, and a paycheck.

In 1946, ECF was founded on a powerful idea – empower those with special needs to reach their greatest potential. Over the last 67 years, we’ve remained true to the goal and we have built a world-class organization capable of delivering upon the important vision of our founders. Today, serving more people than ever before, we are transforming lives and giving all of our 3,200 clients and their families a new sense of accomplishment, self-reliance and purpose.

This annual report highlights a few of these transformational journeys and it serves as a reminder of what can happen when a talented staff, a dedicated board of directors, and exceptional group of donors come together around a common goal – making life better and more fulfilling for those with special needs, while strengthening community.

On behalf of our board and the entire staff, we thank you for your support and for being part of this transformative process. Because of you, no matter what their age, ability level or need, ECF is putting all of our clients on a positive path toward the future.

Sincerely,

Scott D. Bowling, Psy.D. President and CEO

@ECFnews

Ralph Walter, D. Phil.

Chair of the Board of Directors

2012-2013 Program Outcomes Clients Served 3,245

Clients and family members

Early Start 24,715 10,778 4,307 90%

Home visits for families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays Hours of speech and language therapy Hours of Parent and Me Enrichment Groups Of parents increased their knowledge and skills to better support their children’s developmental growth

Kayne Eras Center

Hours of independent living training for adults with developmental disabilities living in their own apartments

www.facebook.com/connectwithECF

* Founder of Kayne Eras Center

** Deceased

Dear Friends,

7,080 2,590 15,489 2,705 100% 25

Hours of school-based counseling Hours of speech and occupational therapy Hours of behavioral training Hours of individual and family therapy Of the graduating class passed the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Graduates; 20 are attending a two or four year college

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Financial Highlights

REVENUE Program and Other Revenue Regional Centers - Tuition and Fees Unified School Districts - Tuition and Fees Contract Sales ICF Medi-Cal Fees DMH Contract Investment and Other Miscellaneous Income HUD and Other Program Rents Sale of Merchandise Total Program and Other Revenue

Community Support Contributions Fundraising Events (net of direct benefit costs) Total Community Support Total Revenue

EXPENSE Programs KEC School Early Start Residential Services Supported Employment Work Activity Centers (PAR) Art Centers Developmental Activities Mental Health Diagnostic and Therapy HUD Properties Total Program Expense

Administrative Administration Development and Fundraising Total Administrative Expense Total Expense

SURPLUS ( D E F I C IT )

Revenue

Regional Centers School Districts Fundraising Contract Sales ICF Medi-Cal DMH Investment and Other Miscellaneous ● HUD and Other Program Rents ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

$10,190,310 5,312,133 1,666,424 1,553,604 1,062,579 1,024,307 746,332 51,020

21,606,709 1,536,822 118,007

1,654,829

23,261,538

6,408,889 3,726,721 1,953,893 1,814,530 1,734,032 1,429,082 1,411,597 1,068,351 948,379 644,325

8%

7%

7%

5%

4% 3%

26%

40%

ECF Service Locations in Los Angeles County ADMINISTRATION

Main Headquarters 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300

CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES Kayne Eras Center 5350 Machado Road Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 737-9393

Early Start Adams 2225 West Adams Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90018 (323) 735-1424

Early Start Arleta 14061 Terra Bella Street Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 830-6411

Expense

ADULT SERVICES

Work Activity Programs (PAR) PAR West 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300 PAR East 8707 Sorensen Avenue Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 945-1064

Developmental Activity Centers DAC/ADP Culver City 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300 S. Mark Taper Center for Exceptional Citizens 1430 Venice Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90006 (213) 748-3556

Art Centers West LA Art Center 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300

Downtown Art Center & Art Gallery 828 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 627-7590 San Pedro Art Center 1125 S. Gaffey Street San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 519-8527

South Los Angeles Art Center 2616 S. Hobart Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90018 (323) 766-7503

Board of Directors Residential Services Westington Complex 1914 West Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 934-5265 Barman Home 10918 Barman Avenue Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 559-0922

Keystone Home 4215 Keystone Avenue Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 838-1109

Fairbanks Home 11124 Fairbanks Avenue Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 915-6606

Santa Fe Springs 8218 Santa Fe Springs Road Whittier, CA 90606 (562) 698-4914 Valverde Home 7600 Vanalden Avenue Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 342-3826

● Programs ● Administration ● Development and Fundraising 89%

2,064,999 518,194

2,583,193

$(461,454)

2%

9%

554 Exceptional Donors Art Centers 125 120

Pieces of client art work sold Clients who have had artwork featured in an exhibition

Supported Employment Program 20,925 96 36

Hours of job coaching for adults with developmental disabilities working in community jobs Clients working in the community Employers participating in SEP program

Residential Services 10,414

ECF thanks each of our donors for enabling us to provide the highest quality programs and services to our clients with special needs. To view a complete list of everyone who supported us in 2012-13, please visit www.ECF.net/donors.

www.ECF.net

Shelley I. Smith, Esq. First Vice Chair & Treasurer Fred Alavi Second Vice Chair

Alan R. Polsky, Esq. Secretary

Directors Leslie B. Abell, Esq. Gerald Chernin Scott Cooper Mark A. Flagel, Esq. John Holcomb, Jr., Esq. Steve Jordan Suzanne Kayne Ricardina Leon Philip G. Miller, Esq. Steven J. Rose Gene Siciliano Jocelyn B. Tetel James H. Walker Paul K. Zimmerman

Board of Governors Danielle Ammaccapane Barbara Cull* Larry Hagman** Rafer Johnson Monte Markham Jerry Moss SHARE, Inc. Robert D. Shushan, Ed.D.*** Carl Terzian Honorable Dickran Tevrizian

21,139,799

23,722,992

Officers Ralph Walter, D. Phil.

Chair

President & CEO Scott D. Bowling, Psy.D.

ECF Mission

The mission of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation is to provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with developmental, learning and emotional disabilities - empowering them to reach their greatest potential.

ECF Vision

Exceptional Children’s Foundation envisions a society in which all people with developmental, learning and emotional disabilities are valued and integrated in work, educational, social and residential settings.

8740 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232 310.204.3300 • Info@ECF.net • www.ECF.net

*** President Emeritus

What does a positive transformation look like?

At ECF, it looks like a smile on a mother’s face while watching her daughter with Down syndrome confidently interact with pre-school friends following graduation from our Early Start program. It’s two high school seniors sharing a hug at the ECF Kayne Eras graduation ceremony after overcoming their learning and behavioral challenges to find their path to college. It’s an adult with special needs earning his first paycheck at a community job because of the help of a job coach, and an artist selling her artwork for the first time. It’s the independence gained by having your own apartment with the security of having an onsite support team, and it‘s activity and work programs that facilitate learning, growth, and a paycheck.

In 1946, ECF was founded on a powerful idea – empower those with special needs to reach their greatest potential. Over the last 67 years, we’ve remained true to the goal and we have built a world-class organization capable of delivering upon the important vision of our founders. Today, serving more people than ever before, we are transforming lives and giving all of our 3,200 clients and their families a new sense of accomplishment, self-reliance and purpose.

This annual report highlights a few of these transformational journeys and it serves as a reminder of what can happen when a talented staff, a dedicated board of directors, and exceptional group of donors come together around a common goal – making life better and more fulfilling for those with special needs, while strengthening community.

On behalf of our board and the entire staff, we thank you for your support and for being part of this transformative process. Because of you, no matter what their age, ability level or need, ECF is putting all of our clients on a positive path toward the future.

Sincerely,

Scott D. Bowling, Psy.D. President and CEO

@ECFnews

Ralph Walter, D. Phil.

Chair of the Board of Directors

2012-2013 Program Outcomes Clients Served 3,245

Clients and family members

Early Start 24,715 10,778 4,307 90%

Home visits for families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays Hours of speech and language therapy Hours of Parent and Me Enrichment Groups Of parents increased their knowledge and skills to better support their children’s developmental growth

Kayne Eras Center

Hours of independent living training for adults with developmental disabilities living in their own apartments

www.facebook.com/connectwithECF

* Founder of Kayne Eras Center

** Deceased

Dear Friends,

7,080 2,590 15,489 2,705 100% 25

Hours of school-based counseling Hours of speech and occupational therapy Hours of behavioral training Hours of individual and family therapy Of the graduating class passed the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Graduates; 20 are attending a two or four year college

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A lot of breakthroughs happen here. ~ Gabriela Kayacan, Director of ECF Early Start Adams

Christopher’s mother was overwhelmed. Her little boy had been diagnosed with developmental delays and was struggling with even the most basic activities. The two-year-old would act out physically, throw constant tantrums and was unable to communicate with his parents. To his mother, Sara, the future looked bleak. Her last hope was ECF’s Early Start program.

For more than a year and a half, Christopher attended Early Start classes and participated in one-on-one speech therapy sessions. It wasn’t easy but because of the compassion, expertise and nurturing of his teachers and therapists he began making progress.

Small steps became big successes. And eventually, Christopher was reaching major developmental milestones.

He was able to eat calmly and play with his classmates. He was learning to control his impulses and for the first time was communicating with the Early Start staff and his parents. It was enough to give his mother hope for a better future.

“A lot of breakthroughs happen here. And that changes the expectations about what is possible.

What we teach here stays with them forever,” explains Gabriela.

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5th grader at ECF’s Kayne Eras Center

Audreona didn’t fit in at her neighborhood school. She talked too much, asked too many questions and had trouble controlling her impulses. As a result, her teachers decided she was a disruption and her classmates teased and bullied her.

“My old school was horrible. I was always scared that I would get beaten up,” recalls Audreona.

Everything changed for Audreona when she transferred to ECF’s Kayne Eras Center (KEC).

With small class sizes, special attention from teachers, access to counselors, tutoring, and an enrichment program second to none, KEC is doing what most public schools can’t - reaching the kids labelled “unteachable.”

As 90% of a child’s brain development occurs in the first three years of life, our Early Start program is designed to improve outcomes for children 0-3 with disabilities, and their families. Early and intensive interventions and early childhood education services are provided in community center settings and via home visits. A range of therapies and structured activities help children to develop language, cognitive and social skills, and motor control. A range of critical assistance such as family therapy, parent support groups and referral to other community resources is provided to family members.

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Born with a congenital disorder that resulted in a cognitive impairment and neglected by his birth parents, Fred faced a challenging future. But Fred’s adoptive parents nurtured and supported their son. They encouraged him to get the help he needed including his participation in ECF’s Work Readiness Program.

One of Fred’s initial assignments was volunteering with ECF’s Developmental Activity Center (DAC), which provides life-skills training and other enrichment services for adults with severe and profound disabilities.

Fred did so well as a volunteer that he graduated to ECF’s Supported Employment Program. Working with a job coach, he was offered several career opportunities including a Client Aide position at the very DAC where he volunteered.

Fred accepted the DAC job and two and a half years later he is still bringing his infectious enthusiasm and determination to his work each and every day. From supervising field trips to teaching basic life skills, Fred is always there with a helping hand. And as a former client, Fred has a special empathy for those under his care. He is a daily reminder of how anyone can grow and succeed with the right support.

AUDREONA Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the ECF Kayne Eras Center (KEC) is a K-12 school for children who are challenged by learning, emotional, behavioral or developmental difficulties. Our educational approach includes intensive, specialized programming and innovative strategies to meet the unique needs of each child and his or her family.

DAC Manager

Fred is one of those special souls who make you smile simply by saying hello. Because of his good nature, compassion for others and happy demeanor, you would never know that Fred experienced a “failure to thrive” as a baby.

Now, instead of worrying about her safety, Audreona is looking to the future. She wants to be a scientist and work for NASA. Her teachers have no doubt that the sky is the limit for this exceptional young lady.

Kayne Eras Center

‘‘ ’’

No matter how you start life, you have the capacity to grow. ~ Helen Lewis,

Today, the 5th grader walks the school halls with a confidence and youthful exuberance that evokes a sense of hope and optimism. But her transformation didn’t happen overnight. It required hard work and the constant support and nurturing of the KEC teachers and staff.

CHRISTOPHER Early Start Program

‘‘

I feel like someone cares for me at Kayne Eras.

Everything is going to be okay now. ~ Audreona,

Students learn how to learn through integrated programs that offer small classes, therapeutic arts and enrichment activities, and a range of academic activities. This approach results in students functioning at their highest abilities, learning how to problem solve and reaching their full potential.

Additional services offered at KEC include: a Mental Health Program that provides counseling services to address emotional and behavioral issues, and a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center that provides a range of testing and therapy services.

FRED Adult Services

ECF offers a wide array of services designed to help adults with developmental disabilities to build their independence and selfesteem. These programs allow adults of all ages to explore and cultivate a broad range of life skills, with the ultimate goal of helping them find meaning and purpose in their lives.

Developmental Activity Center – Day programs including recreation, socialization, cooking and personal grooming activities help adults learn self-help and skills development.

Art Centers – Fine art instruction helps clients develop selfexpression and a sense of accomplishment. Client artists have exhibited their work at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Armory in NYC, and the Los Angeles Art Show. ECF also supports and promotes the sale of clients’ artwork, with proceeds split between the artist and the Art Center program.

Work Activity / PAR Services – Clients learn practical work skills, build social habits, and earn a paycheck by performing collating and assembly work.

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I know I can go to the ECF staff for help. ~ Karrmen, ECF Residential Services and Supported Employment Client

At 4:00am Karrmen is awake and getting ready for work. She has to catch the bus for her hour-long trip to her job at the Federal Building in Westwood. Karrmen is happy to be working and even happier to have a place of her own. She has built a nice life for herself.

But Karrmen, who is developmentally disabled, isn’t doing any of this alone. She is living at an ECF independent living apartment building and working through ECF’s Supported Employment Program.

“We assist Karrmen in being independent,” explains Celia Montes, Program Administrator for ECF’s Independent Living Program.

“We help her with basic life skills such as budgeting, cooking and communicating. This support allows her to live her life without going off course or getting into trouble.”

While she’s at work, Karrmen is supported by ECF job coaches who keep an eye on her progress and help her overcome any issues that may arise during the day. From the moment she gets up until she goes to bed, ECF staff is keeping a watchful eye on her.

“If I have a concern or something I am dealing with, I know that I can go to the ECF staff for help,” said Karrmen. “But I still have my independence.”

KARRMEN Supported Employment – Adults are placed in community jobs while receiving training and on-site support; placements include grocery stores, car dealerships, and restaurants, among others.

Residential Services – A variety of housing options and support services are offered, depending on individual needs, including two apartment complexes, higher level care facilities and supported living for clients in their own homes.

All ECF Programs

ECF is committed to making a difference to those most in need by providing easy access to high quality community services. A key feature of all our programs is the inclusion of family members and/or caregivers, to provide them with the information and support they need to be the strongest supporters and advocates they can be for their loved ones.

This partnership between staff, clients and family members truly empowers each client to reach their greatest potential.

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A lot of breakthroughs happen here. ~ Gabriela Kayacan, Director of ECF Early Start Adams

Christopher’s mother was overwhelmed. Her little boy had been diagnosed with developmental delays and was struggling with even the most basic activities. The two-year-old would act out physically, throw constant tantrums and was unable to communicate with his parents. To his mother, Sara, the future looked bleak. Her last hope was ECF’s Early Start program.

For more than a year and a half, Christopher attended Early Start classes and participated in one-on-one speech therapy sessions. It wasn’t easy but because of the compassion, expertise and nurturing of his teachers and therapists he began making progress.

Small steps became big successes. And eventually, Christopher was reaching major developmental milestones.

He was able to eat calmly and play with his classmates. He was learning to control his impulses and for the first time was communicating with the Early Start staff and his parents. It was enough to give his mother hope for a better future.

“A lot of breakthroughs happen here. And that changes the expectations about what is possible.

What we teach here stays with them forever,” explains Gabriela.

‘‘

5th grader at ECF’s Kayne Eras Center

Audreona didn’t fit in at her neighborhood school. She talked too much, asked too many questions and had trouble controlling her impulses. As a result, her teachers decided she was a disruption and her classmates teased and bullied her.

“My old school was horrible. I was always scared that I would get beaten up,” recalls Audreona.

Everything changed for Audreona when she transferred to ECF’s Kayne Eras Center (KEC).

With small class sizes, special attention from teachers, access to counselors, tutoring, and an enrichment program second to none, KEC is doing what most public schools can’t - reaching the kids labelled “unteachable.”

As 90% of a child’s brain development occurs in the first three years of life, our Early Start program is designed to improve outcomes for children 0-3 with disabilities, and their families. Early and intensive interventions and early childhood education services are provided in community center settings and via home visits. A range of therapies and structured activities help children to develop language, cognitive and social skills, and motor control. A range of critical assistance such as family therapy, parent support groups and referral to other community resources is provided to family members.

’’

Born with a congenital disorder that resulted in a cognitive impairment and neglected by his birth parents, Fred faced a challenging future. But Fred’s adoptive parents nurtured and supported their son. They encouraged him to get the help he needed including his participation in ECF’s Work Readiness Program.

One of Fred’s initial assignments was volunteering with ECF’s Developmental Activity Center (DAC), which provides life-skills training and other enrichment services for adults with severe and profound disabilities.

Fred did so well as a volunteer that he graduated to ECF’s Supported Employment Program. Working with a job coach, he was offered several career opportunities including a Client Aide position at the very DAC where he volunteered.

Fred accepted the DAC job and two and a half years later he is still bringing his infectious enthusiasm and determination to his work each and every day. From supervising field trips to teaching basic life skills, Fred is always there with a helping hand. And as a former client, Fred has a special empathy for those under his care. He is a daily reminder of how anyone can grow and succeed with the right support.

AUDREONA Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the ECF Kayne Eras Center (KEC) is a K-12 school for children who are challenged by learning, emotional, behavioral or developmental difficulties. Our educational approach includes intensive, specialized programming and innovative strategies to meet the unique needs of each child and his or her family.

DAC Manager

Fred is one of those special souls who make you smile simply by saying hello. Because of his good nature, compassion for others and happy demeanor, you would never know that Fred experienced a “failure to thrive” as a baby.

Now, instead of worrying about her safety, Audreona is looking to the future. She wants to be a scientist and work for NASA. Her teachers have no doubt that the sky is the limit for this exceptional young lady.

Kayne Eras Center

‘‘ ’’

No matter how you start life, you have the capacity to grow. ~ Helen Lewis,

Today, the 5th grader walks the school halls with a confidence and youthful exuberance that evokes a sense of hope and optimism. But her transformation didn’t happen overnight. It required hard work and the constant support and nurturing of the KEC teachers and staff.

CHRISTOPHER Early Start Program

‘‘

I feel like someone cares for me at Kayne Eras.

Everything is going to be okay now. ~ Audreona,

Students learn how to learn through integrated programs that offer small classes, therapeutic arts and enrichment activities, and a range of academic activities. This approach results in students functioning at their highest abilities, learning how to problem solve and reaching their full potential.

Additional services offered at KEC include: a Mental Health Program that provides counseling services to address emotional and behavioral issues, and a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center that provides a range of testing and therapy services.

FRED Adult Services

ECF offers a wide array of services designed to help adults with developmental disabilities to build their independence and selfesteem. These programs allow adults of all ages to explore and cultivate a broad range of life skills, with the ultimate goal of helping them find meaning and purpose in their lives.

Developmental Activity Center – Day programs including recreation, socialization, cooking and personal grooming activities help adults learn self-help and skills development.

Art Centers – Fine art instruction helps clients develop selfexpression and a sense of accomplishment. Client artists have exhibited their work at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Armory in NYC, and the Los Angeles Art Show. ECF also supports and promotes the sale of clients’ artwork, with proceeds split between the artist and the Art Center program.

Work Activity / PAR Services – Clients learn practical work skills, build social habits, and earn a paycheck by performing collating and assembly work.

’’

I know I can go to the ECF staff for help. ~ Karrmen, ECF Residential Services and Supported Employment Client

At 4:00am Karrmen is awake and getting ready for work. She has to catch the bus for her hour-long trip to her job at the Federal Building in Westwood. Karrmen is happy to be working and even happier to have a place of her own. She has built a nice life for herself.

But Karrmen, who is developmentally disabled, isn’t doing any of this alone. She is living at an ECF independent living apartment building and working through ECF’s Supported Employment Program.

“We assist Karrmen in being independent,” explains Celia Montes, Program Administrator for ECF’s Independent Living Program.

“We help her with basic life skills such as budgeting, cooking and communicating. This support allows her to live her life without going off course or getting into trouble.”

While she’s at work, Karrmen is supported by ECF job coaches who keep an eye on her progress and help her overcome any issues that may arise during the day. From the moment she gets up until she goes to bed, ECF staff is keeping a watchful eye on her.

“If I have a concern or something I am dealing with, I know that I can go to the ECF staff for help,” said Karrmen. “But I still have my independence.”

KARRMEN Supported Employment – Adults are placed in community jobs while receiving training and on-site support; placements include grocery stores, car dealerships, and restaurants, among others.

Residential Services – A variety of housing options and support services are offered, depending on individual needs, including two apartment complexes, higher level care facilities and supported living for clients in their own homes.

All ECF Programs

ECF is committed to making a difference to those most in need by providing easy access to high quality community services. A key feature of all our programs is the inclusion of family members and/or caregivers, to provide them with the information and support they need to be the strongest supporters and advocates they can be for their loved ones.

This partnership between staff, clients and family members truly empowers each client to reach their greatest potential.

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A lot of breakthroughs happen here. ~ Gabriela Kayacan, Director of ECF Early Start Adams

Christopher’s mother was overwhelmed. Her little boy had been diagnosed with developmental delays and was struggling with even the most basic activities. The two-year-old would act out physically, throw constant tantrums and was unable to communicate with his parents. To his mother, Sara, the future looked bleak. Her last hope was ECF’s Early Start program.

For more than a year and a half, Christopher attended Early Start classes and participated in one-on-one speech therapy sessions. It wasn’t easy but because of the compassion, expertise and nurturing of his teachers and therapists he began making progress.

Small steps became big successes. And eventually, Christopher was reaching major developmental milestones.

He was able to eat calmly and play with his classmates. He was learning to control his impulses and for the first time was communicating with the Early Start staff and his parents. It was enough to give his mother hope for a better future.

“A lot of breakthroughs happen here. And that changes the expectations about what is possible.

What we teach here stays with them forever,” explains Gabriela.

‘‘

5th grader at ECF’s Kayne Eras Center

Audreona didn’t fit in at her neighborhood school. She talked too much, asked too many questions and had trouble controlling her impulses. As a result, her teachers decided she was a disruption and her classmates teased and bullied her.

“My old school was horrible. I was always scared that I would get beaten up,” recalls Audreona.

Everything changed for Audreona when she transferred to ECF’s Kayne Eras Center (KEC).

With small class sizes, special attention from teachers, access to counselors, tutoring, and an enrichment program second to none, KEC is doing what most public schools can’t - reaching the kids labelled “unteachable.”

As 90% of a child’s brain development occurs in the first three years of life, our Early Start program is designed to improve outcomes for children 0-3 with disabilities, and their families. Early and intensive interventions and early childhood education services are provided in community center settings and via home visits. A range of therapies and structured activities help children to develop language, cognitive and social skills, and motor control. A range of critical assistance such as family therapy, parent support groups and referral to other community resources is provided to family members.

’’

Born with a congenital disorder that resulted in a cognitive impairment and neglected by his birth parents, Fred faced a challenging future. But Fred’s adoptive parents nurtured and supported their son. They encouraged him to get the help he needed including his participation in ECF’s Work Readiness Program.

One of Fred’s initial assignments was volunteering with ECF’s Developmental Activity Center (DAC), which provides life-skills training and other enrichment services for adults with severe and profound disabilities.

Fred did so well as a volunteer that he graduated to ECF’s Supported Employment Program. Working with a job coach, he was offered several career opportunities including a Client Aide position at the very DAC where he volunteered.

Fred accepted the DAC job and two and a half years later he is still bringing his infectious enthusiasm and determination to his work each and every day. From supervising field trips to teaching basic life skills, Fred is always there with a helping hand. And as a former client, Fred has a special empathy for those under his care. He is a daily reminder of how anyone can grow and succeed with the right support.

AUDREONA Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the ECF Kayne Eras Center (KEC) is a K-12 school for children who are challenged by learning, emotional, behavioral or developmental difficulties. Our educational approach includes intensive, specialized programming and innovative strategies to meet the unique needs of each child and his or her family.

DAC Manager

Fred is one of those special souls who make you smile simply by saying hello. Because of his good nature, compassion for others and happy demeanor, you would never know that Fred experienced a “failure to thrive” as a baby.

Now, instead of worrying about her safety, Audreona is looking to the future. She wants to be a scientist and work for NASA. Her teachers have no doubt that the sky is the limit for this exceptional young lady.

Kayne Eras Center

‘‘ ’’

No matter how you start life, you have the capacity to grow. ~ Helen Lewis,

Today, the 5th grader walks the school halls with a confidence and youthful exuberance that evokes a sense of hope and optimism. But her transformation didn’t happen overnight. It required hard work and the constant support and nurturing of the KEC teachers and staff.

CHRISTOPHER Early Start Program

‘‘

I feel like someone cares for me at Kayne Eras.

Everything is going to be okay now. ~ Audreona,

Students learn how to learn through integrated programs that offer small classes, therapeutic arts and enrichment activities, and a range of academic activities. This approach results in students functioning at their highest abilities, learning how to problem solve and reaching their full potential.

Additional services offered at KEC include: a Mental Health Program that provides counseling services to address emotional and behavioral issues, and a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center that provides a range of testing and therapy services.

FRED Adult Services

ECF offers a wide array of services designed to help adults with developmental disabilities to build their independence and selfesteem. These programs allow adults of all ages to explore and cultivate a broad range of life skills, with the ultimate goal of helping them find meaning and purpose in their lives.

Developmental Activity Center – Day programs including recreation, socialization, cooking and personal grooming activities help adults learn self-help and skills development.

Art Centers – Fine art instruction helps clients develop selfexpression and a sense of accomplishment. Client artists have exhibited their work at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Armory in NYC, and the Los Angeles Art Show. ECF also supports and promotes the sale of clients’ artwork, with proceeds split between the artist and the Art Center program.

Work Activity / PAR Services – Clients learn practical work skills, build social habits, and earn a paycheck by performing collating and assembly work.

’’

I know I can go to the ECF staff for help. ~ Karrmen, ECF Residential Services and Supported Employment Client

At 4:00am Karrmen is awake and getting ready for work. She has to catch the bus for her hour-long trip to her job at the Federal Building in Westwood. Karrmen is happy to be working and even happier to have a place of her own. She has built a nice life for herself.

But Karrmen, who is developmentally disabled, isn’t doing any of this alone. She is living at an ECF independent living apartment building and working through ECF’s Supported Employment Program.

“We assist Karrmen in being independent,” explains Celia Montes, Program Administrator for ECF’s Independent Living Program.

“We help her with basic life skills such as budgeting, cooking and communicating. This support allows her to live her life without going off course or getting into trouble.”

While she’s at work, Karrmen is supported by ECF job coaches who keep an eye on her progress and help her overcome any issues that may arise during the day. From the moment she gets up until she goes to bed, ECF staff is keeping a watchful eye on her.

“If I have a concern or something I am dealing with, I know that I can go to the ECF staff for help,” said Karrmen. “But I still have my independence.”

KARRMEN Supported Employment – Adults are placed in community jobs while receiving training and on-site support; placements include grocery stores, car dealerships, and restaurants, among others.

Residential Services – A variety of housing options and support services are offered, depending on individual needs, including two apartment complexes, higher level care facilities and supported living for clients in their own homes.

All ECF Programs

ECF is committed to making a difference to those most in need by providing easy access to high quality community services. A key feature of all our programs is the inclusion of family members and/or caregivers, to provide them with the information and support they need to be the strongest supporters and advocates they can be for their loved ones.

This partnership between staff, clients and family members truly empowers each client to reach their greatest potential.

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A lot of breakthroughs happen here. ~ Gabriela Kayacan, Director of ECF Early Start Adams

Christopher’s mother was overwhelmed. Her little boy had been diagnosed with developmental delays and was struggling with even the most basic activities. The two-year-old would act out physically, throw constant tantrums and was unable to communicate with his parents. To his mother, Sara, the future looked bleak. Her last hope was ECF’s Early Start program.

For more than a year and a half, Christopher attended Early Start classes and participated in one-on-one speech therapy sessions. It wasn’t easy but because of the compassion, expertise and nurturing of his teachers and therapists he began making progress.

Small steps became big successes. And eventually, Christopher was reaching major developmental milestones.

He was able to eat calmly and play with his classmates. He was learning to control his impulses and for the first time was communicating with the Early Start staff and his parents. It was enough to give his mother hope for a better future.

“A lot of breakthroughs happen here. And that changes the expectations about what is possible.

What we teach here stays with them forever,” explains Gabriela.

‘‘

5th grader at ECF’s Kayne Eras Center

Audreona didn’t fit in at her neighborhood school. She talked too much, asked too many questions and had trouble controlling her impulses. As a result, her teachers decided she was a disruption and her classmates teased and bullied her.

“My old school was horrible. I was always scared that I would get beaten up,” recalls Audreona.

Everything changed for Audreona when she transferred to ECF’s Kayne Eras Center (KEC).

With small class sizes, special attention from teachers, access to counselors, tutoring, and an enrichment program second to none, KEC is doing what most public schools can’t - reaching the kids labelled “unteachable.”

As 90% of a child’s brain development occurs in the first three years of life, our Early Start program is designed to improve outcomes for children 0-3 with disabilities, and their families. Early and intensive interventions and early childhood education services are provided in community center settings and via home visits. A range of therapies and structured activities help children to develop language, cognitive and social skills, and motor control. A range of critical assistance such as family therapy, parent support groups and referral to other community resources is provided to family members.

’’

Born with a congenital disorder that resulted in a cognitive impairment and neglected by his birth parents, Fred faced a challenging future. But Fred’s adoptive parents nurtured and supported their son. They encouraged him to get the help he needed including his participation in ECF’s Work Readiness Program.

One of Fred’s initial assignments was volunteering with ECF’s Developmental Activity Center (DAC), which provides life-skills training and other enrichment services for adults with severe and profound disabilities.

Fred did so well as a volunteer that he graduated to ECF’s Supported Employment Program. Working with a job coach, he was offered several career opportunities including a Client Aide position at the very DAC where he volunteered.

Fred accepted the DAC job and two and a half years later he is still bringing his infectious enthusiasm and determination to his work each and every day. From supervising field trips to teaching basic life skills, Fred is always there with a helping hand. And as a former client, Fred has a special empathy for those under his care. He is a daily reminder of how anyone can grow and succeed with the right support.

AUDREONA Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the ECF Kayne Eras Center (KEC) is a K-12 school for children who are challenged by learning, emotional, behavioral or developmental difficulties. Our educational approach includes intensive, specialized programming and innovative strategies to meet the unique needs of each child and his or her family.

DAC Manager

Fred is one of those special souls who make you smile simply by saying hello. Because of his good nature, compassion for others and happy demeanor, you would never know that Fred experienced a “failure to thrive” as a baby.

Now, instead of worrying about her safety, Audreona is looking to the future. She wants to be a scientist and work for NASA. Her teachers have no doubt that the sky is the limit for this exceptional young lady.

Kayne Eras Center

‘‘ ’’

No matter how you start life, you have the capacity to grow. ~ Helen Lewis,

Today, the 5th grader walks the school halls with a confidence and youthful exuberance that evokes a sense of hope and optimism. But her transformation didn’t happen overnight. It required hard work and the constant support and nurturing of the KEC teachers and staff.

CHRISTOPHER Early Start Program

‘‘

I feel like someone cares for me at Kayne Eras.

Everything is going to be okay now. ~ Audreona,

Students learn how to learn through integrated programs that offer small classes, therapeutic arts and enrichment activities, and a range of academic activities. This approach results in students functioning at their highest abilities, learning how to problem solve and reaching their full potential.

Additional services offered at KEC include: a Mental Health Program that provides counseling services to address emotional and behavioral issues, and a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center that provides a range of testing and therapy services.

FRED Adult Services

ECF offers a wide array of services designed to help adults with developmental disabilities to build their independence and selfesteem. These programs allow adults of all ages to explore and cultivate a broad range of life skills, with the ultimate goal of helping them find meaning and purpose in their lives.

Developmental Activity Center – Day programs including recreation, socialization, cooking and personal grooming activities help adults learn self-help and skills development.

Art Centers – Fine art instruction helps clients develop selfexpression and a sense of accomplishment. Client artists have exhibited their work at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Armory in NYC, and the Los Angeles Art Show. ECF also supports and promotes the sale of clients’ artwork, with proceeds split between the artist and the Art Center program.

Work Activity / PAR Services – Clients learn practical work skills, build social habits, and earn a paycheck by performing collating and assembly work.

’’

I know I can go to the ECF staff for help. ~ Karrmen, ECF Residential Services and Supported Employment Client

At 4:00am Karrmen is awake and getting ready for work. She has to catch the bus for her hour-long trip to her job at the Federal Building in Westwood. Karrmen is happy to be working and even happier to have a place of her own. She has built a nice life for herself.

But Karrmen, who is developmentally disabled, isn’t doing any of this alone. She is living at an ECF independent living apartment building and working through ECF’s Supported Employment Program.

“We assist Karrmen in being independent,” explains Celia Montes, Program Administrator for ECF’s Independent Living Program.

“We help her with basic life skills such as budgeting, cooking and communicating. This support allows her to live her life without going off course or getting into trouble.”

While she’s at work, Karrmen is supported by ECF job coaches who keep an eye on her progress and help her overcome any issues that may arise during the day. From the moment she gets up until she goes to bed, ECF staff is keeping a watchful eye on her.

“If I have a concern or something I am dealing with, I know that I can go to the ECF staff for help,” said Karrmen. “But I still have my independence.”

KARRMEN Supported Employment – Adults are placed in community jobs while receiving training and on-site support; placements include grocery stores, car dealerships, and restaurants, among others.

Residential Services – A variety of housing options and support services are offered, depending on individual needs, including two apartment complexes, higher level care facilities and supported living for clients in their own homes.

All ECF Programs

ECF is committed to making a difference to those most in need by providing easy access to high quality community services. A key feature of all our programs is the inclusion of family members and/or caregivers, to provide them with the information and support they need to be the strongest supporters and advocates they can be for their loved ones.

This partnership between staff, clients and family members truly empowers each client to reach their greatest potential.

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Financial Highlights

REVENUE Program and Other Revenue Regional Centers - Tuition and Fees Unified School Districts - Tuition and Fees Contract Sales ICF Medi-Cal Fees DMH Contract Investment and Other Miscellaneous Income HUD and Other Program Rents Sale of Merchandise Total Program and Other Revenue

Community Support Contributions Fundraising Events (net of direct benefit costs) Total Community Support Total Revenue

EXPENSE Programs KEC School Early Start Residential Services Supported Employment Work Activity Centers (PAR) Art Centers Developmental Activities Mental Health Diagnostic and Therapy HUD Properties Total Program Expense

Administrative Administration Development and Fundraising Total Administrative Expense Total Expense

SURPLUS ( D E F I C IT )

Revenue

Regional Centers School Districts Fundraising Contract Sales ICF Medi-Cal DMH Investment and Other Miscellaneous ● HUD and Other Program Rents ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

$10,190,310 5,312,133 1,666,424 1,553,604 1,062,579 1,024,307 746,332 51,020

21,606,709 1,536,822 118,007

1,654,829

23,261,538

6,408,889 3,726,721 1,953,893 1,814,530 1,734,032 1,429,082 1,411,597 1,068,351 948,379 644,325

8%

7%

7%

5%

4% 3%

26%

40%

ECF Service Locations in Los Angeles County ADMINISTRATION

Main Headquarters 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300

CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES Kayne Eras Center 5350 Machado Road Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 737-9393

Early Start Adams 2225 West Adams Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90018 (323) 735-1424

Early Start Arleta 14061 Terra Bella Street Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 830-6411

Expense

ADULT SERVICES

Work Activity Programs (PAR) PAR West 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300 PAR East 8707 Sorensen Avenue Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 945-1064

Developmental Activity Centers DAC/ADP Culver City 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300 S. Mark Taper Center for Exceptional Citizens 1430 Venice Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90006 (213) 748-3556

Art Centers West LA Art Center 8740 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-3300

Downtown Art Center & Art Gallery 828 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 627-7590 San Pedro Art Center 1125 S. Gaffey Street San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 519-8527

South Los Angeles Art Center 2616 S. Hobart Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90018 (323) 766-7503

Board of Directors Residential Services Westington Complex 1914 West Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 934-5265 Barman Home 10918 Barman Avenue Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 559-0922

Keystone Home 4215 Keystone Avenue Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 838-1109

Fairbanks Home 11124 Fairbanks Avenue Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 915-6606

Santa Fe Springs 8218 Santa Fe Springs Road Whittier, CA 90606 (562) 698-4914 Valverde Home 7600 Vanalden Avenue Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 342-3826

● Programs ● Administration ● Development and Fundraising 89%

2,064,999 518,194

2,583,193

$(461,454)

2%

9%

554 Exceptional Donors Art Centers 125 120

Pieces of client art work sold Clients who have had artwork featured in an exhibition

Supported Employment Program 20,925 96 36

Hours of job coaching for adults with developmental disabilities working in community jobs Clients working in the community Employers participating in SEP program

Residential Services 10,414

ECF thanks each of our donors for enabling us to provide the highest quality programs and services to our clients with special needs. To view a complete list of everyone who supported us in 2012-13, please visit www.ECF.net/donors.

www.ECF.net

Shelley I. Smith, Esq. First Vice Chair & Treasurer Fred Alavi Second Vice Chair

Alan R. Polsky, Esq. Secretary

Directors Leslie B. Abell, Esq. Gerald Chernin Scott Cooper Mark A. Flagel, Esq. John Holcomb, Jr., Esq. Steve Jordan Suzanne Kayne Ricardina Leon Philip G. Miller, Esq. Steven J. Rose Gene Siciliano Jocelyn B. Tetel James H. Walker Paul K. Zimmerman

Board of Governors Danielle Ammaccapane Barbara Cull* Larry Hagman** Rafer Johnson Monte Markham Jerry Moss SHARE, Inc. Robert D. Shushan, Ed.D.*** Carl Terzian Honorable Dickran Tevrizian

21,139,799

23,722,992

Officers Ralph Walter, D. Phil.

Chair

President & CEO Scott D. Bowling, Psy.D.

ECF Mission

The mission of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation is to provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with developmental, learning and emotional disabilities - empowering them to reach their greatest potential.

ECF Vision

Exceptional Children’s Foundation envisions a society in which all people with developmental, learning and emotional disabilities are valued and integrated in work, educational, social and residential settings.

8740 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232 310.204.3300 • Info@ECF.net • www.ECF.net

*** President Emeritus

What does a positive transformation look like?

At ECF, it looks like a smile on a mother’s face while watching her daughter with Down syndrome confidently interact with pre-school friends following graduation from our Early Start program. It’s two high school seniors sharing a hug at the ECF Kayne Eras graduation ceremony after overcoming their learning and behavioral challenges to find their path to college. It’s an adult with special needs earning his first paycheck at a community job because of the help of a job coach, and an artist selling her artwork for the first time. It’s the independence gained by having your own apartment with the security of having an onsite support team, and it‘s activity and work programs that facilitate learning, growth, and a paycheck.

In 1946, ECF was founded on a powerful idea – empower those with special needs to reach their greatest potential. Over the last 67 years, we’ve remained true to the goal and we have built a world-class organization capable of delivering upon the important vision of our founders. Today, serving more people than ever before, we are transforming lives and giving all of our 3,200 clients and their families a new sense of accomplishment, self-reliance and purpose.

This annual report highlights a few of these transformational journeys and it serves as a reminder of what can happen when a talented staff, a dedicated board of directors, and exceptional group of donors come together around a common goal – making life better and more fulfilling for those with special needs, while strengthening community.

On behalf of our board and the entire staff, we thank you for your support and for being part of this transformative process. Because of you, no matter what their age, ability level or need, ECF is putting all of our clients on a positive path toward the future.

Sincerely,

Scott D. Bowling, Psy.D. President and CEO

@ECFnews

Ralph Walter, D. Phil.

Chair of the Board of Directors

2012-2013 Program Outcomes Clients Served 3,245

Clients and family members

Early Start 24,715 10,778 4,307 90%

Home visits for families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays Hours of speech and language therapy Hours of Parent and Me Enrichment Groups Of parents increased their knowledge and skills to better support their children’s developmental growth

Kayne Eras Center

Hours of independent living training for adults with developmental disabilities living in their own apartments

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* Founder of Kayne Eras Center

** Deceased

Dear Friends,

7,080 2,590 15,489 2,705 100% 25

Hours of school-based counseling Hours of speech and occupational therapy Hours of behavioral training Hours of individual and family therapy Of the graduating class passed the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Graduates; 20 are attending a two or four year college